5 Foreign Cricketers 'Missed' in IPL

According to a poll, England batsman Kevin Pietersen is the most missed overseas cricketer in the Indian Premier League.

1. Jesse Ryder

New Zealander Jesse Ryder, who had recently suffered multiple injuries after being assaulted out a bar in Christchurch, is fifth in the list.

2. Hashim Amla

South Africa's Hashim Amla is fourth in the list of most missed overseas cricketer in IPL.

3. Saeed Ajmal

Pakistan's off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is third on the list with 198 votes (6.40 per cent).

4. Shahid Afridi

Maverick Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi is way second with 369 votes and 11.92 per cent votes.

5. Kevin Pietersen

Of the total 3096 votes, Kevin Pietersen has garnered a staggering figure of 2208 for a percentage of 71.32. The middle-order batsman was to play for the Delhi Daredevils franchise in IPL-6 but a knee injury ruled him out even before the start of the cash-rich T20 extravaganza. Pietersen had a fruitful season with the Daredevils last season and was expected to play a vital role this time around too. (Text Source: PTI)